Sustainability Pulse #65
Sustainability Trends & News Worth Exploring — January 8th, 2023
Dame Vivienne Westwood: fashion designer dies aged 81
Iconoclastic British designer rose to prominence by outfitting the Sex Pistols as punk took off in the 1970s.
New York to ban ‘forever chemicals’ from clothing by end of year
New York will be joining California in banning toxic “forever chemicals” from clothing, under a law signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) just before the new year.
How new legislation will affect fashion brands in 2023
Legislation is coming for fashion this year, ending a long history of self-reporting and -regulation for the industry, particularly around its climate impact.
On-Demanding A Phygital Reality
Phygital fashion is a blend of the physical and digital worlds, which is changing the way fashion is designed, produced, and sold. The digital transformation of the industry combined with a phygital approach can help fashion become a true "Force for Good" for the planet and people.
Beni is creating an ‘easy button’ for secondhand shopping
Re-commerce, also known as circular, secondhand or resale, is becoming a big industry — projected to be a $245 billion market by 2025 — driven in large part by consumer behavior shifts to looking for deals and more sustainable options.
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